Billing & Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

On this page you can find answers to some common questions about billing and insurance procedures at Marshall. If you cannot find what you’re looking for here, feel free to call our Business Office at 530-626-2618.

Will my Insurance pay for my care at Marshall?

The following questions may help guide you in better understanding your insurance and how it works. Some carriers and/or employers restrict the type of facility you can receive services at. Ensure that Marshall will be covered without penalty or reduced/maximum payment:

• Is this care a covered service under my insurance policy?
  • Read your policy booklet or call the customer service number on your insurance card. It is important that when you receive a service, the facility, the physician, and the service are all part of your insurance benefits. Some carriers and/or employers restrict the type of facility you can receive services at. Ensure that Marshall will be covered without penalty or reduced/max payment.
• Have I met my deductible?
  • Reductions in your deductible happen every time a claim is submitted. The most accurate way to know where you stand is by calling the customer service number on your insurance card. They can help you estimate what your financial responsibility will be for your medical services.
• Is pre-authorization required from my insurance company?
  • Every insurance company requires pre-authorization. Check your policy booklet or call the customer service number on your insurance card. If you think pre-authorization is needed, find out if your doctor has obtained authorization before you come to Marshall. If pre-authorization is needed and your doctor does not get it, you may have to pay for the care.
• Is this an emergency?
  • If you come to our emergency room, you are entitled, by law, to receive an emergency medical screening exam, regardless of your insurance or your ability to pay. Your insurance must pay for the exam, as long as a prudent person would have believed an emergency existed.
• Is Marshall a covered provider under my insurance?
  • Check your policy booklet or list of providers given to you by your insurance company OR call the customer service number on your insurance card to see if care is covered at Marshall. See below for more information about the relationship between Marshall and your insurance.
• Will Marshall bill my insurance?
  • Yes. You may be asked to give us your insurance card or other information about your insurance. Even if Marshall bills your insurance, you remain responsible for payment for all care you receive. This may include care denied or not covered by your insurance, as well as your deductible and copayment amounts.
• Is Marshall contracted with my insurance?
  • We cannot answer this question because we do not have information about the plan you have chosen with your insurance company or if there are any special restrictions your employer may have imposed. Insurance companies sell many types of plans. Marshall may be contracted with your insurance company, but not for all of the plans they offer. For example, services at Marshall may be covered for someone with a PPO policy from Acme Insurance, but not for someone with an HMO policy from Acme Insurance. Employers question restricted services to a freestanding facility or place a maximum payment that could leave you with a higher out of pocket then if you had gone to where they wanted you to go.
  • Insurance plans may say that some services must be provided at places other than Marshall, even if a contract with your insurance company is in place with Marshall. Ultimately, understanding your insurance is your responsibility. Please call the customer service number on your card to avoid any financial penalties for not following your insurance plan guidelines.
  • In addition, certain insurance companies may use other networks of other insurance companies, and not tell Marshall. Therefore, services at Marshall may be covered through one of these networks, even though your insurance does not have a direct contract.

  • Accepted insurance plans

    Marshall accepts a wide array of health insurance plans and it is important that you verify that Marshall Hospital and/or specialty is included in your health plan’s network of contracted hospitals and physicians to assist in limiting your out-of-pocket costs. The information below is the list of insurance plans accepted by Marshall as of fall 2023 and is subject to change.

    Commercial/PPO:

    Aetna
    Anthem/Blue Cross
    Blue Shield
    Cigna
    First Health
    HealthNet
    Interplan
    MultiPlan
    United Healthcare Options/Choice

    Medicare Advantage:

    Anthem
    Blue Shield
    United Healthcare

    Managed Medi-Cal

    Anthem State Program
    California Health and Wellness(until 12/31/2023)
    Mountain Valley Health Plan (effective 1/1/2024)
    
    TriWest/TriCare
    MedicareCalifornia
    Medi-Cal

• Can I still get my care at Marshall, even if my insurance may not cover the services?
  • We welcome the opportunity to provide you with excellent healthcare, regardless of your insurance. You should be aware that you may have to pay for the services you receive. However, you can choose to get your health care where you feel comfortable.
• What about physician services?
  • The care you receive at Marshall includes Facility Services provided by Marshall. Your care may require Professional Services provided by physicians. These physicians are separate from Marshall and will bill you directly.
  • Verify that both Marshall and the doctor are contracted with your insurance. It is possible that your insurance company is contracted with Marshall, but not the physician providing your care and vice versa.
  • Some of the physician services provided within Marshall include:
    • Diagnosing, evaluating and managing your health care needs, including emergency conditions
    • Ordering and reviewing your diagnostic tests
    • Reading and diagnosing your x-ray, CAT scan or MRI
    • Reviewing and diagnosing your laboratory and pathology samples
    • Supervising the administration of anesthesia
    • Performing surgical and specialized procedures
    • Some of the physician groups which provide care at Marshall are the Marshall Center for Primary Care, Emergency Physicians Medical Group, El Dorado Anesthesia Group, Placerville Radiology Medical Group, and El Dorado Pathology Medical Group.